Bhakta Pothana


Bhakta Pothana is a 1943 Telugu-language biographical film directed by K. V. Reddy in his directorial debut. Based on the life of poet-saint Pothana who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language, the film was scripted by Samudrala Sr. The film had celebrated Jubilee runs all over the South India including Mysore state and Kerala. It was remade in 1966, starring V. Nagayya as Vedavyasa in a minor role, while he was lead character Pothana in this movie.

Plot

Bammera Pothana is a staunch devotee of Lord Rama. He lived a pious life with his wife Narasamamba, son Mallanna and daughter Lakshmi in Ekasilapuram. Lord Rama appears before him and orders him to translate Bhagavatam into Telugu language. Sarada daughter of his brother-in-law Srinatha lived with his family after death of her mother. King Sarvagna Singabhoopala sends Srinatha to convince Pothana to dedicate the Bhagavatam to him. Pothana refused the request and dedicated his work to Lord Rama. The King attempts to forcibly take it and exile him from his kingdom. His intentions were nullified by divine intervention. The King realizes his mistake and welcomes back Pothana and his family to the Kingdom and provides for them to lead a respectable life.

Crew

Soundtrack

There are about 20 songs and poems in Bhakta Pothana. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr.
  1. Aataladadu Vadina Maataladadu
  2. Baala Rasaala Saala Nava Pallava
  3. Idi Manchi Samayamu Raara
  4. Evvani Chejaninchu
  5. Immanujeswaraadhamulaki Kujambulu
  6. Kamaneeya Bhoomi Bhaagamulu Lekunnave
  7. Katuka Kantineeru
  8. Maa Vadina Maa Vadina Sukumari
  9. Mandara Makaranda Maadhuryamunadelu
  10. Mata Pita Gurudevahita
  11. Nammitinamma Seetamma
  12. Nannu Vidichi Kadalakura Ramayya
  13. Nanu Paalimpaga Chanudenchitiva
  14. Paavana Guna Ramahare
  15. Raa Poorna Chandrika
  16. Rama Rama Seetarama
  17. Sarva Dharman Parityajya
  18. Sarva Mangala Naama Seetarama Rama